Jazz Showcase
11 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
897 m / 2943 ft
straight-line distance
84 places
within a 5-min walk
Jazz Showcase is an entertainment venue at 806 South Plymouth Court, about 897 m (11 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Jazz Showcase sits in Printers Row. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 15 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (897 m · ~11 min walk).
Getting to Jazz Showcase
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 897 m on foot (11 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Harrison (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 3-minute walk. A Ventra card or contactless bank card works on all CTA trains and buses.
From Union Station (Metra / Amtrak)
Exit toward Jackson Boulevard and walk 15 minutes; taxis and rideshare pickups are on Canal Street.
From the Airports
O'Hare: CTA Blue line to the Loop (~45 min) or 30–60 min by car. Midway: CTA Orange line to the Loop (~25 min) or about 20–30 min by car.
If You're Driving
The nearest public garage in this directory is Plymouth Court Garage, about 2 min away on foot — reserve ahead through a parking app for the best rate, or see the 311 S Wacker parking guide.
Walking Times to Chicago Landmarks
| Chicago Board of Trade | 747 m | 9 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 936 m | 12 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 970 m | 12 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 990 m | 12 min walk |
| Union Station | 1228 m | 15 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1301 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1546 m | 19 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1745 m | 22 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2781 m | 35 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Jazz Showcase
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 11 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Plymouth Court Garage | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Roosevelt Cleaners | 1 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Jazz Showcase
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 57 hotels: Spacious Downtwn Penthouse Vintage 3bd-GYM & Balcony #2, Huge Downtown Penthouse Park, Museums Gym #4, Downtown Penthouse I Vintage , Gym & Balcony #5, Sleep 25 - Huge Downtown Vintage Lofts, Balcony & Gym (+53 more)
- 7 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Umai, Forno Mauri, Dunkin' (+3 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 1 bars: Kitty O’Shea’s
- 5 health & wellness: 105F Yoga, Chicago Fit Results, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness, Paradise Unisex Spa (+1 more)
- 4 parking: Plymouth Court Garage, Impark, Hilton Parking, SP+
- 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
- 2 dry cleaners: Roosevelt Cleaners, Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 2 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office
The Neighborhood: Printers Row
Printers Row's handsome brick lofts once housed the country's biggest printing trade; today they hold cafes, bookshops and residences on quiet, tree-lined blocks — a calm pocket five minutes' walk from the Loop's bustle.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Jazz Showcase
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 9/10 · 1 reviews · 1 min walk from here
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★ 8.5/10 · 2 reviews · 1 min walk from here
Check RatesGood to Know: Local Tips
For shows and live music downtown, buy ahead — Broadway in Chicago runs and weekend concerts sell out regularly. Rush and day-of lotteries can yield serious discounts if your dates are flexible, and pre-theatre dinner reservations around the district go fast from 5:30pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Jazz Showcase from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Jazz Showcase is about 897 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 11-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Jazz Showcase? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 266 m away — a 3-minute walk.
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